Vocabulary
What does the word CONSERVE mean?
To save or preserve.
What is thesis.
What is the purpose of persuasive (or argument) writing?
What is convince the reader
chrono
time
The prefix PRE means...
When you try to anticipate and argue against the opposing view of another person in your essay.
Counterargument
Another word for main idea. Starts with a C
What is the first thing your writing should do?
What is HOOK the reader.
photo
light
The prefix RE means...
The noun word that a pronoun refers back to is called the ?
What is antecedent
dash (-)
basketball (-NBA)
How does the writer support their argument?
What is cite evidence or elaborate.
circ
round, circle
What is the suffix in the word unfortunately?
-ly
When you combine two words together: can't
What is a contraction
Writers use: facts, definitions, concrete details, and quotations to _____________
elaborate
When you find information on the internet you want to be sure it is.....
What is credible
graph
picture, draw
What is change
When subjects and verbs get match in number and tense.
What is agreement
A step in the writing process. When you read over your writing before publishing.
What is proofreading.
When you give a reason to back up your claim, the reason and your elaboration should be formed into a...
What is a paragraph
bio
life
What three PREFIXES mean NOT?
What is non, dis, un